New Mexico Senate Unanimously Approves Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase
A bill seeking to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco in products gained the unanimous approval by the state Senate, passing the chamber by…
St. Johnsbury, Vt. Voters Approve Smoking Ban
Voters of St. Johnsbury, Vt. have effectively approved a smoking ban for town property, passing it during a recent election by a count of 653-314….
El Borracho Maduro Robusto
In the weeks before the 2018 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Fresno, Calif.-based Dapper Cigar Co. announced that it would be unveiling a maduro version…
Arkansas Legislator’s Bill Would Allow for Smoking In Private Businesses
An Arkansas legislator is proposing a drastic overhaul to the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act of 2006 that would allow for smoking in privately owned…
La Palina Plans Silver Label for TAA
La Palina has announced plans for Silver Label, a new, limited edition cigar that will debut as an exclusive release to members of the Tobacconists’…
FDA Delays HPHC Testing Requirements for Cigars, E-Cigarettes
As expected, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has delayed the requirements for cigar manufacturers to submit data regarding the…
La Palina Blue Label Adds Vitolas, Heading Nationwide in May
The La Palina Blue Label, the company’s 2018 TAA release, will now be offered to retailers nationwide, even if they are not members of the…
Drew Estate Announces 2019 Barn Smoker Dates
Drew Estate’s Barn Smoker event series is back for 2019 with five events. It’s the same five places—Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana and Pennsylvania—as last year….
CLE Cigar Co. Plans Eiroa Jamastran for TAA
CLE Cigar Co. will be releasing a new line called the Eiroa Jamastran at the upcoming Tobacconists’ Association of America meeting, which happens March 17-21…
West Virginia House Committee Defeats Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase
A bill in West Virginia to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old was defeated during a voice vote in the House…
Davide Moro Appointed New Head of JR Cigar
Davide Moro, a longtime Nestlé employee, will become the new head of JR Cigar. Multiple sources have told halfwheel that Moro was selected to lead the…
